Statistics about identity theft
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statistics in 2012-2013
the identity fraud rate in 2013 was 500,000 more than in 2012.The final total of victims was 13.1 million. Recent studies have shown that a person in the u.s falls victim to identity fraud or theft every 2 seconds.
Luckily our government is getting better at catching these scammers. stolen money went down 3 billion dollars in 2013.With a total of 21 billion confirmed to be stolen, only 18 billion was confirmed in 2013.
Also 46 percent all accessed accounts is due to fraud. luckily 28 percent of that is recovered and returned to the consumer.
The most horrible facts about our states what is your state worst at take a look.
This is a map of our country's worst problems you'll be surprised. Here in missouri bankruptcy is a high issue.
Hopefully our government can crack down on the scammers and hackers.
On christmas day a world wide ddos attack was implemented by a hacker group called Lizard squad. they had a reign of terror over gaming consoles. for nearly a year all microsoft and sony gaming systems were ddosed. And for many gamers playing was useless. luckily all members were arrested and jailed two weeks ago. There names can't be released but they are being held till a trial is formed.
Why are they important to my fraud issue.
Well these people were able to hack billion dollar companies,and at there will were able to do and take what they wanted. which means if they wanted money they could get it through their customers accounts. which would be you, me, everyone.
Date finished 1-22-15 10:45 am
links to the info sites.
domislive.com CNN.com CBS.com and NCJRS.com
this is our update on the countries cyber net issues.
sources, Domislive,NCJRS.com,CBS.com,and CNN.com